Scripture for Life: Jesus made no gesture and said no word of healing; he simply told them to go to Jerusalem and show themselves to the priest. Of course, that was forbidden; they couldn't go near others because they were lepers. They went away — whether feeling dismissed or hopeful, we have no idea.
Scripture for Life: Jesus was absolutely convinced that the power of God's love was like a seed that, given the right conditions, would change the world. But he also knew that it doesn't happen overnight.
Scripture for Life: Jesus didn't tell parables as comforting bedtime stories. Parables should wake us up. The first sign that we are hearing Jesus' message is that it makes us uncomfortable.
